thoroughbred

/'θʌrəbred/

Thân thiện

A thoroughbred horse runs on a racetrack.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of pure and unmixed breed or lineage: Used primarily to describe animals, especially horses, that have a documented pedigree proving they come from a long line of ancestors of the same breed without any mixture.
   • Characteristic of high breeding or quality: By extension, used to describe a person or thing possessing excellent qualities, courage, or spirit, as if bred for such traits.

2. Noun:

   • A pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage: An animal, most notably a horse, that is registered as belonging to a recognized breed with a verified ancestry.
   • A racehorse of the Thoroughbred breed: Specifically, a horse belonging to the breed of racehorses developed in England by crossing Arabian stallions with English mares.
   • A person of refined background or excellent qualities: (Figurative) A well-bred, courageous, or spirited individual.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The farm only raises thoroughbred horses for racing.
  • She showed thoroughbred courage in facing the challenge.

• Noun:

  • The Derby is a race for three-year-old thoroughbreds.
  • That stallion is a registered thoroughbred with an impressive pedigree.
  • (Figurative) He was a political thoroughbred, known for his integrity and energy.

Advanced Usage

• "Thoroughbred" as a proper noun: When capitalized ("Thoroughbred"), it refers specifically to the distinct breed of racehorses, originating in 18th-century England, known for speed and agility.
  • The Thoroughbred is a breed best known for its use in horse racing.

Variants and Related Words

• Purebred (adj/n): Similar in meaning, denoting an animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety. "Purebred" is a more general term, while "thoroughbred" is often specific to horses and implies a documented pedigree.
• Pedigreed (adj): Having a recorded line of descent.

Synonyms

• Purebred (adj/n)
• Full-blooded (adj)
• Pedigree (adj/n)
• Aris (n, for horses)

Antonyms

• Crossbred (adj)
• Mixed-breed (adj/n)
• Mongrel (n, often for dogs)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Thoroughbred quality": Used to describe something of the highest standard or excellence.
  • The engine was built with thoroughbred quality and precision.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal

Noun

1. a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses
2. a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares
3. a well-bred person

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pedigree
• pedigreed
• pureblood
• pureblooded
• purebred